Unfortunately, not knowing it was illegal is not a defense. I haven't seen it, but hopefully Verizon's notice might be an attempt to dissuade you...

Starting a company, maybe in the future if it works,would like to get VC funding, should I start with an LLC & then convert?

Almost without question the VC's will want your company to be a Delaware C Corp. They want this for exit options later down the line (i.e. IPO). ...

If I hire someone to write me an article, and resell it, am I liable if that article violates someone's copyright.

You would need to do two things - 1) put your writing contractors under a work-for-hire agreement, so that you own their output as the original...

Bad faith report to youtube regarding copyright infrignement

Yes, there is case law. The DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) provides that anyone who knowingly issues a false take-down request will be...

Hi, I'm in the process now of writing an iPhone app. The program will be using different cities throughout the United States

You don't need the cities' permission to develop this app. All business names, as far as listings, reviews, categorization, are public information...

Intellectual property permission

Without question you need their permission. Besides the above listed violations of trademark law, the NBA and MLB are two of the most aggressive...

It depends on the use of the canvas. If it's a fine art piece, then your work is almost assuredly transformative, and there would likely be no...

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I need an entertainment attorney

Every attorney I know who sets record label meetings and/or shops music for clients is ridiculously expensive. (I've seen $15k retainers PLUS 25%...

Where can I get a business lawyer online (I need a "work for hire" contract).

It depends on where you are located, where the website is located that is hosting the freelance posting, where the freelancers is located, and...

I know a broker can not represent both the buyer and seller as clients for a securities trade is the same true for lawyers?

Lawyers and brokers are regulated by different agencies, with different rules. I'm not licensed in NJ, so this can't be NJ specific, but with most...